UI Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Executive

The "Doctrine of Necessity" was invoked in Nigeria in

  1. A.2007.
  2. B.2010.
  3. C.2015.
  4. D.1999.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2010.)

Explanation

In 2010 the National Assembly used the Doctrine of Necessity to make Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan acting president while President Yar'Adua was ill.